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The Greatest American Hero

1981–1982 Action & Adventure • Comedy • Crime

The chronicles of  teacher Ralph Hinkley's adventures after a group of aliens gives him a red suit that gives him superhuman abilities. Unfortunately, Ralph, who hates wearing the suit, immediately loses its instruction booklet, and thus has to learn how to use its powers by trial and error, often with comical results.

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Overview

The chronicles of  teacher Ralph Hinkley's adventures after a group of aliens gives him a red suit that gives him superhuman abilities. Unfortunately, Ralph, who hates wearing the suit, immediately loses its instruction booklet, and thus has to learn how to use its powers by trial and error, often with comical results.

Series Snapshot

Status
Released
Total Seasons
3
Total Episodes
43
First Air Date
Mar 18, 1981
Most Recent Air Date
Mar 3, 1983
Network / Platform
Amazon Prime Video
Original Language
en-US

Themes

Tone & Style

  • High-tension tone with suspense-forward storytelling.
  • Lighter moments and character-driven humor shape the pacing.
  • Compact season structure keeps the narrative focused and fast-moving.
  • Completed run offers a finite, binge-friendly arc.

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Creators & Cast

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Rating
6.0
Seasons
3
Episodes
43

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Seasons

Season 1

1981 • 8 episodes

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Season 2

1981 • 22 episodes

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Season 3

1982 • 13 episodes

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